Founded seven hundred years ago, the Ottoman empire (1299-1922) at its zenith stretched onto the continents of Africa, Europe and Asia. The ambition, grandeur and complexity of the empire was brilliantly expressed in the arts. As a complement to Letters in Gold, this exhibition will examine the grand legacy of Ottoman painting, ceramics, textiles and metalwork, using works from the permanent collection at the Art Museums.

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Gallery Talks:
Saturday, October 30, 2 p.m.
Rochelle Kessler, assistant curator of Islamic and Later Indian Art

Saturday, November 6, 11:30 a.m.
Mary McWilliams, Norma Jean Calderwood Associate Curator of Islamic and Later Indian Art

A Grand Legacy is organized by Mary McWilliams, Norma Jean Calderwood Associate Curator of Islamic and Later Indian Art, and Rochelle Kessler, assistant curator of Islamic and later Indian art.